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History of Art

History of Art Grants Program

  • Support for scholarly publications, art museum exhibitions and catalogues, international conferences and symposia.
  • Grants are awarded to non-profit institutions with 501(c) 3 status, based in the United States, including supporting foundations of European institutions.
  • These are competitive grants. Please see ‘Past Grants’ and ‘Annual Reports’ for past awards and typical levels of funding.
  • Application Deadlines: January 15, April 15, and October 15

The History of Art program supports scholarly projects that will enhance the appreciation and understanding of European art and architecture. Grants are awarded to projects that create and disseminate specialized knowledge, including archival projects, development and dissemination of scholarly databases, documentation projects, museum exhibitions and publications, photographic campaigns, scholarly catalogues and publications, and technical and scientific studies.

Grants are also awarded for activities that permit art historians to share their expertise through international exchanges, professional meetings, conferences, symposia, consultations, the presentation of research, and other professional events.

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Past Grant

Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design & Culture

History of Art
Awarded 2006

For an exhibition of Medieval aquamanilia - hand held cast objects for pouring liquid in religious and secular rituals - from the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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